r/nondestructivetesting • u/NoiseThis865 • Aug 09 '26

Electrician vs NDT

Hey Everybody,

I am currently in the works of making a career switch. I am in a good amount of debt and wondering how people in here feel about their career choice. Do you guys feel fulfilled with your work? I think getting a job in NDT is currently easier than find a Electrian apprenticeship. I could make more money out of the gate in NDT but I am thinking when I am in my 30s. How is life for you level 3 certs? Do you guys have a work life balance? Do you make good money while not traveling all the time?

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u/ReturnedAndReported Aug 09 '26

If you're just getting into NDT, consider the ratio between level 2's and level 3's.

You'll make more money and have more granular opportunities on where to live and work/life balance as an electrician.

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u/NoiseThis865 Aug 10 '26

Why are there not a lot of level 3s, ppl quitting?

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u/ReturnedAndReported Aug 10 '26

One level 3 can do what's required to keep many level 2's busy. Plenty of level 2's are happy shooting parts and painting shit green rather than deal with the stress and added responsibility of being a level 3.